FREEPORT — The Freeport Park District will offer four martial arts classes at the Read Park Pavilion, 1200 Park Lane Drive.Shaolin Kempo Self-Defense will be offered for ages 7 and older from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 24. Little Ninjas will be offered for ages 3 to 6 from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. Tae Kwon Do will be offered for ages 7 and older, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. Korean Jui jitsu will be offered for...

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THOMSON— Registration is open for the Junior Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge program. The program is open to children ages 9 and older who enjoy spending time outside, exploring and learning about the natural world.

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After much ado, the controversial film The Interview finally found its way into theaters on Christmas Day. But did all the publicity help to keep the cash registers ringing? Not exactly.The Interview, the film that...

LANARK –Kullin Harris helped lead Warren’s comeback in the fourth quarter as the Warriors won 46-45 against Pearl City at the Eastland Holiday Tournament on Friday. Pearl City led 33-23 after three quarters, but Warren...